King James Bible
KJVTake an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
Translation Comparison
Isaiah 23:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Isaiah 23:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Take a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Take a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten: sing well, sing many a song, that thou mayst be remembered. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Take a harp, go about the city, thou forgotten harlot! Make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Take a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered. | |
World English BibleWEB | Take a harp; go about the city, you prostitute that has been forgotten. Make sweet melody. Sing many songs, that you may be remembered. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Take a harp, go round the city, O forgotten harlot, play well, Multiply song that thou mayest be remembered. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Take an harp, go about the city, you harlot that have been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that you may be remembered. |
American Standard Version
ASVTake a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBTake a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten: sing well, sing many a song, that thou mayst be remembered.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTTake a harp, go about the city, thou forgotten harlot! Make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
English Revised Version
ERVTake an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTTake a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
World English Bible
WEBTake a harp; go about the city, you prostitute that has been forgotten. Make sweet melody. Sing many songs, that you may be remembered.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTTake a harp, go round the city, O forgotten harlot, play well, Multiply song that thou mayest be remembered.
American King James Version
AKJVTake an harp, go about the city, you harlot that have been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that you may be remembered.
King James Bible
KJVTake an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
American Standard Version
ASVTake a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBTake a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten: sing well, sing many a song, that thou mayst be remembered.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTTake a harp, go about the city, thou forgotten harlot! Make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
English Revised Version
ERVTake an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTTake a harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.
World English Bible
WEBTake a harp; go about the city, you prostitute that has been forgotten. Make sweet melody. Sing many songs, that you may be remembered.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTTake a harp, go round the city, O forgotten harlot, play well, Multiply song that thou mayest be remembered.
American King James Version
AKJVTake an harp, go about the city, you harlot that have been forgotten; make sweet melody, sing many songs, that you may be remembered.